Service-learning project connecting to local community

Design a service-learning project for a civics class. Project: 'Improving Our Local Park'. 1. Investigation: Students visit a local park, identify problems (e.g., litter, broken equipment, lack of accessibility), and research its history. 2. Collaboration: Students partner with the city's Parks and Recreation department to understand needs and constraints. 3. Action: Students plan and execute a park clean-up day, design and propose a new feature (e.g., a community garden), or create a campaign to raise awareness. 4. Reflection: Students write journal entries or create presentations reflecting on their role as active citizens and the impact of their work. Academic Connection: link activities to lessons on local government, civic responsibility, and environmental science.